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JerryM · August 14, 2011, 08:45 AM

I have used Fobus paddle holsters for at least 15 years. I have used them primarily as range holsters. I have 1911, J-Frame, and Glock holsters.
I have seen the videos of a guy breaking one off his buddy's belt. I wonder why anyone would just stand and let another run up to him and grab his gun and holster.

I asked a friend to try to break mine off with a jerk, and he was not able to do it. Sure if the rivets rust it would break, but it is more rugged than the video indicates.

I would not want to carry a 1911, or other large gun in one as a CC holster as it does not hold the gun as close and tight to the body as I believe necessary.

My usual carry is a KT P3AT in a Fobus paddle holster. It works fine, and although I have leather holsters I like the paddle best for my on/off use.
I do not use a Fobus as a CC holster for anything else other than the P3AT.

In general there are much better holsters for CC, but if a Fobus works for you then try it. You are not out a lot of money. I do not like a paddle for all day use as the paddle never fits just right against my body, and that also goes for the quality kydex paddles.

Regards,
Jerry

August 14, 2011, 08:45 AM	#8
JerryM Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,889	I have used Fobus paddle holsters for at least 15 years. I have used them primarily as range holsters. I have 1911, J-Frame, and Glock holsters. I have seen the videos of a guy breaking one off his buddy's belt. I wonder why anyone would just stand and let another run up to him and grab his gun and holster. I asked a friend to try to break mine off with a jerk, and he was not able to do it. Sure if the rivets rust it would break, but it is more rugged than the video indicates. I would not want to carry a 1911, or other large gun in one as a CC holster as it does not hold the gun as close and tight to the body as I believe necessary. My usual carry is a KT P3AT in a Fobus paddle holster. It works fine, and although I have leather holsters I like the paddle best for my on/off use. I do not use a Fobus as a CC holster for anything else other than the P3AT. In general there are much better holsters for CC, but if a Fobus works for you then try it. You are not out a lot of money. I do not like a paddle for all day use as the paddle never fits just right against my body, and that also goes for the quality kydex paddles. Regards, Jerry __________________ Ecclesiastes 12:13 ¶Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.